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Q: i cant change my screensaver. when ever i try to change it in system preferences it freezes

i ave tryed logging out,shuting down,restarting i dont know what to do help plzz!

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jul 2, 2013 3:42 PM

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Q: i cant change my screensaver. when ever i try to change it in system preferences it freezes

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  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Jul 2, 2013 5:38 PM in response to The apple expert
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    Jul 2, 2013 5:38 PM in response to The apple expert

    First follow the instructions in this support article.

    If the iPhoto library is the source of your desktop pictures, it may need to be rebuilt, or you may need to update the iPhoto application to the latest version.

    Otherwise, continue as below.

    Back up all data.

       

    In the Finder, hold down the option key and select

      

    Go ▹ Library

      

    from the menu bar. From the Library folder, delete the following item, if it exists: 

     

    • Caches/com.apple.systempreferences

     

    and move the following item to the Desktop:

     

    • Preferences/com.apple.desktop.plist

     

    Launch System Preferences and test. If you still have the issue, put the item on the Desktop back where it came from and post again. Otherwise, delete the item.